Afghan Refugee Sentenced in France for Exploiting Minors in Prostitution
Farhad K., 36, received a four-year prison sentence for aggravated pimping of minors, child abduction, and incitement to drug and alcohol use, highlighting systemic gaps in protecting vulnerable youth.
- Farhad K., a 36-year-old Afghan refugee, was convicted on March 25, 2025, by a Metz court for exploiting minors from a social services home in Woippy, Moselle.
- The court found he lured underage girls with alcohol and drugs, facilitating their prostitution, though he denied the charges, claiming the accusations were fabricated.
- The Moselle monitoring committee reported 34 cases of minor prostitution as of January 2025, with actual numbers believed to be much higher due to the difficulty of detection.
- Victims often face a continuum of violence, including family abuse and drug addiction, and many do not initially recognize themselves as victims, complicating intervention efforts.
- Authorities continue to face resource-intensive challenges in addressing minor prostitution, with long-term follow-ups and victim relocations often taking years to ensure safety and recovery.
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